The burial at sea offers a dignified and nature-loving opportunity to say goodbye. Burial at sea is a particularly suitable choice for people who had a deep connection to the sea or wanted a return to the natural cycle of nature. The deceased person's ashes are lowered into the sea in a biodegradable urn and transferred to the bottom of the sea, where they dissolve in an environmentally friendly manner and return to the natural cycle. For relatives, burial at sea creates a unique way of remembrance without the hassle of a traditional grave.
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The process of a sea burial usually comprises the following steps:
After the burial at sea, the relatives receive a card with the exact coordinates of the burial place. Many families visit this site later on memorial trips or scatter flowers on the sea. Some shipping companies offer annual memorial trips, during which burial sites can be visited.
To ensure a dignified and safe ceremony, weather conditions are carefully monitored in advance. The burial at sea only takes place in safe weather conditions, so that a smooth process is guaranteed.
Burial at sea offers relatives and deceased people various benefits:
Eco-friendly: The biodegradable urns completely dissolve and do not pollute the sea.
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The costs of a funeral at sea vary depending on the provider and the desired ceremony. As a rule, the costs consist of the urn, the transfer of the ashes, the organization of the ship's rent and the farewell ceremony:
In addition, there are the regular funeral costs for a cremation. Due to the omission of grave costs, sea burial remains the cheapest type of burial.
The ideal choice for a simple and cost-effective form of burial without accompanied burial.
Note: In the case of an anonymous burial, the grave is not marked with a name and the relatives are not allowed to attend the burial in most cases to ensure anonymity.
Flexible and individual for cremation with everything you need.
The ideal choice for a simple and cost-effective form of burial without accompanied burial.
Note: In the case of an anonymous burial, the grave is not marked with a name and the relatives are not allowed to attend the burial in most cases to ensure anonymity.
Flexible and individual for a tree burial with everything you need.
Sustainable tree burial, including burial site, urn and tree sponsorship.
The ideal choice for a simple and cost-effective form of burial without accompanied burial.
Note: In the case of an anonymous burial, the grave is not marked with a name and the relatives are not allowed to attend the burial in most cases to ensure anonymity.
Flexible and individual for a funeral at sea with everything you need.
A burial with everything you need for it. The coffin is also already included in the package price.
The ideal choice for a simple and cost-effective form of burial without accompanied burial.
Note: In the case of an anonymous burial, the grave is not marked with a name and the relatives are not allowed to attend the burial in most cases to ensure anonymity.
Here you can find the urns that are included in our FIRE package.
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In case of an emergency, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our pick-up team is also available 24/7.
Information about the process and what to do in the event of an acute death can be found here.
Since sea burials in Germany may only take place on open seas, they cannot be carried out directly in Düsseldorf. Nevertheless, there are many ports on the coasts of the North Sea and Baltic Sea that allow sea burial from Düsseldorf.
The Baltic Sea is one of the most popular regions for sea burials in Germany. Specialized shipping companies offer silent or accompanied funerals from ports such as Rostock and Warnemünde.
The North Sea, with ports in Cuxhaven and Büsum, is also a frequently chosen region for sea burials. The endless expanse and the open sea give many people a feeling of freedom and are ideal for a final rest.
Travemünde also offers sea burials in Lübeck Bay. Here, relatives have the opportunity to accompany the ceremony on board and personalize the farewell.
For a sea burial from Freiburg, there are various experienced providers who guarantee dignified support. We are happy to help you find the right shipping company and complete all necessary formalities.
Shipping companies on the Baltic Sea:
Shipping companies on the North Sea:
Lübeck Bay region:
The process of a sea burial usually comprises the following steps:
After the burial at sea, the relatives receive a card with the exact coordinates of the burial place. Many families visit this site later on memorial trips or scatter flowers on the sea. Some shipping companies offer annual memorial trips, during which burial sites can be visited.
To ensure a dignified and safe ceremony, weather conditions are carefully monitored in advance. The burial at sea only takes place in safe weather conditions, so that a smooth process is guaranteed.
Our team will help you with every step of a funeral at sea — from picking up the deceased person to coordinating with the shipping company to planning the farewell ceremony. We will help you to arrange your farewell at sea in a dignified manner and in accordance with your wishes and will also take on all necessary formalities. Let us create a peaceful and natural farewell together in harmony with nature.
Should it be a bit warmer?
The Memovida extra: Do you love Mallorca or the Côte d'Azur? Do you prefer the Mediterranean Sea to the North Sea or the Baltic Sea? Through our partners in Saint Tropez or Port d'Andratx, we provide you with affordable sea burials even in warmer climes.
Let us create a peaceful and natural farewell together in harmony with nature.
In Germany, sea burials may only be carried out by authorized shipping companies that have the necessary water and maritime permits. These companies work closely with funeral homes to ensure a dignified ceremony. The organization is usually carried out by the commissioned funeral home, which takes care of all necessary steps and formalities.
Although there is generally a cemetery obligation in Germany, burial at sea is an exception. Implementation requires approval from the competent authority. This is granted when the deceased is proven to have a special relationship with the sea, for example through a written declaration of intent or credible statements from the relatives. In addition, cremation of the deceased before burial at sea is mandatory.
There are strict requirements to protect the marine environment. The ashes must be buried in a biodegradable urn, which dissolves in water within a few hours. It is also allowed to scatter flower petals, while wreaths and bouquets are not permitted. These measures ensure that the burial at sea is environmentally friendly and does not affect marine ecology.
Compliance with these regulations ensures that sea burials in Germany meet both the wishes of the deceased and their relatives as well as the requirements of environmental protection.
